'The Vampire Diaries' Preview: Flashbacks to the 1960s

Michael Malarkey as Enzo — Photo Credit: Annette Brown/The CW

The fifth season of The Vampire Diaries continues with a new episode ("Man on Fire") on Thursday, April 24 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

Stefan (Paul Wesley) tries to distract Elena (Nina Dobrev) from obsessing about the state of her relationship with Damon (Ian Somerhalder), while Bonnie (Kat Graham) does her best to be realistic about how the changes happening on the Other Side will affect her existence as the Anchor. Damon demands the Traveler knife, forcing Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) and Matt (Zach Roerig) to admit it has gone missing.

Through flashbacks to election night, 1960, Enzo (guest star Michael Malarkey) reveals to Elena, Stefan and Bonnie that he has learned what happened to his long-lost love, Maggie (guest star Heather Hemmens), and then, with the unwilling help of Liv (guest star Penelope Mitchell) and Luke (guest star Chris Brochu), things take an ugly turn. Trying to calm Enzo down, Damon intervenes, but his words cause Enzo to make a desperate and dangerous decision that leads to a violent confrontation with Stefan.

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES Preview: Markos Arrives in Mystic Falls

Paul Wesley as Stefan and Caitlin McHugh as Sloan. Photo
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The fifth season of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES continues with a new episode ("Rescue Me") on Thursday, March 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

In order to keep Stefan (Paul Wesley) from being harmed by Sloan (guest star Caitlin McHugh) and the Travelers, Caroline (Candice Accola) and Enzo (guest star Michael Malarkey) agree to make a trip to Atlanta to find a newly discovered doppleganger. Caroline is surprised when Enzo opens up to her about his past.

Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) spend an awkward afternoon at Jeremy's (Steven R. McQueen) parent-teacher conference, where they hear bad news about his behavior at school. Afterwards, Damon reluctantly tells Elena upsetting news about Jeremy's personal life. Bonnie (Kat Graham) has an unsettling encounter with Luke (guest star Chris Brochu), and learns more about his family history.

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES "Gone Girl" Preview: Flashbacks To Nadia's Search For Katherine

Steven R. McQueen as Jeremy, Kat Graham as Bonnie, Michael Trevino
as Tyler, Candice Accola as Caroline and Ian Somerhalder as Damon.
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The fifth season of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES continues with a new episode ("Gone Girl") on Thursday, March 6 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

While Nadia (guest star Olga Fonda) remembers her centuries-long search for her mother, Stefan (Paul Wesley), Caroline (Candice Accola) and Matt (Zach Roerig) come up with a desperate new plan to save Elena's (Nina Dobrev) life.

For the second time, Bonnie (Kat Graham) and Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) must turn to Liv (guest star Penelope Mitchell) for help.

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES "No Exit" Preview: Good News, Bad News

Shaun Sipos as Aaron, Paul Wesley as Stefan and Ian Somerhalder
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The fifth season of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES continues with a new episode ("No Exit") on Thursday, February 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

As Damon's (Ian Somerhalder) behavior escalates from destructive to deadly, Stefan (Paul Wesley) begins to regret their last conversation and decides to track Damon down and intervene. For reasons of her own, Elena (Nina Dobrev) volunteers to come along.

Dr. Wes (guest star Rick Cosnett) enlists the Travelers to set a trap that will once again test Damon's friendship with Enzo (guest star Michael Malarkey).

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES "Fifty Shades of Grayson" Sneak Peek

Shaun Sipos as Aaron, Paul Wesley as Stefan and Ian Somerhalder
as Damon.  Photo Credit: Bob Mahoney/The CW

The fifth season of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES continues with a new episode ("Fifty Shades of Grayson") on Thursday, December 12th at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

Damon (Ian Somerhalder) realizes Elena (Nina Dobrev) is in danger and enlists Stefan's (Paul Wesley) help to find her. The brothers pay a visit to Aaron (guest star Shaun Sipos), and Damon shocks Stefan by revealing his first-hand knowledge of Aaron's family. In an attempt to stop Damon, Dr. Wes (guest star Rick Cosnett) unleashes his secret weapon, forcing Damon to deal with a part of his past he thought was gone forever, as well as the consequences of his decades-long plan for revenge.

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES "The Cell" Sneak Peek

Trevor St. John guest stars as Dr. Whitmore. Photo Credit: The CW

The fifth season of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES continues with a new episode ("The Cell") on Thursday, December 5th at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

Stefan (Paul Wesley) continues to offer Katherine (Nina Dobrev) his support while trying to mask his own pain, until Caroline (Candice Accola) shows up with an unusual form of therapy.

After trying to make amends with Caroline, Elena (Nina Dobrev) grows so concerned about Damon (Ian Somerhalder) that she turns to Aaron (guest star Shaun Sipos) for help.

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES "Dead Man on Campus" Sneak Peek

Kendrick Sampson as Jesse and Candice Accola as Caroline.
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The fifth season of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES continues with a new episode ("Dead Man on Campus") on Thursday, November 21st at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

At Whitmore College, Elena (Nina Dobrev) and Caroline (Candice Accola) decide it's time to throw a big party, but their plans are interrupted when Jesse (guest star Kendrick Sampson) suddenly needs Caroline's help. At Elena's request, Damon (Ian Somerhalder) comes up with an effective method to get Wes (guest star Rick Cosnett) to answer his questions. At the party, Elena finds that she and Aaron (guest star Sean Sipos) have a lot in common, and Caroline grows more concerned about Jesse.

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES "Death and the Maiden" Sneak Peek

Nina Dobrev as Katherine and Janina Gavankar as Tessa.
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The fifth season of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES continues on Thursday, November 14th at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

In "Death and the Maiden," while Elena (Nina Dobrev) and Damon (Ian Somerhalder) try to explain Amara's (Nina Dobrev) situation to Stefan (Paul Wesley), Dr. Wes (guest star Rick Cosnett) gives Katherine (Nina Dobrev) some deeply disturbing news.

Nadia (guest star Olga Fonda) shows up at Caroline's (Candice Accola) dorm room, searching for Katherine.

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES "Handle with Care" Sneak Peek

Nina Dobrev as Elena and Ian Somerhalder as Damon.
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The fifth season of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES continues on Thursday, November 7th at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

In "Handle with Care," Silas (Paul Wesley) happily announces his new goal to Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Elena (Nina Dobrev), but they are skeptical when he promises to accomplish one important task in return for their help.

Tessa (guest star Janina Gavankar) confidently tells Stefan (Paul Wesley) about her next move, then realizes that Silas has managed to outsmart her.

A desperate Katherine (Nina Dobrev) discovers a new and unexpected consequence of becoming human again, and realizes she needs a new place to stay. In exchange for a spot in the dorm room, she offers to show Caroline (Candice Accola) how to get answers from Dr. Maxfield (guest star Rick Cosnett).

Sneak Peek: THE VAMPIRE DIARIES ("Monster’s Ball")

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The fifth season of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES continues on Thursday, October 31 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

In "Monster’s Ball," Elena is touched by a sad and secretive student on campus named Aaron (guest star Shaun Sipos, MELROSE PLACE). Elena and Damon attend the Whitmore Historical Ball dressed as Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII.

At the Ball, Elena shares a dance with Dr. Maxfield (guest star Rick Cosnett), who has a disturbing message for her. Caroline’s evening at the Ball takes her from happiness to heartbreak.

Sneak Peek: THE VAMPIRE DIARIES ("For Whom the Bell Tolls")

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The fifth season of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES continues on Thursday, October 24 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

In "For Whom the Bell Tolls," while Mystic Falls observes its traditional Remembrance Day to honor the dead, Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) try to help Stefan (Paul Wesley) through a confusing time, a task that ends up taking Elena on an emotional journey of her own.

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES "Original Sin" Preview

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The fifth season of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES continues on Thursday, October 17 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

In "Original Sin," when Elena (Nina Dobrev) and Katherine (Nina Dobrev) have the same dream that Stefan (Paul Wesley) is in danger and desperately needs their help, they convince Damon (Ian Somerhalder) to help them find Stefan. However, their plans are thwarted by a mysterious young woman named Tessa (guest star Janina Gavankar) who seems to know everything about Stefan's history.

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES Season 5 Premiere Preview

Steven R. McQueen as Jeremy and Kat Graham as Bonnie.
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The fifth season of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES kicks off on Thursday, October 3 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

In the season premiere, "I Know What You Did Last Summer," after spending the summer enjoying her passionate relationship with Damon (Ian Somerhalder), and making sure that Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) is adjusting after his return from the dead, Elena (Nina Dobrev) is thrilled to move into the dorm at nearby Whitmore College with her new roommate, Caroline (Candice Accola).

NEWS: Chris Carmack & Stella Sisters Become NASHVILLE Series Regulars; Suzanne Rogers' 40th; Zach Roerig Custody Battle; Victoria Rowell

Chris Carmack and the Stella Sisters promoted to NASHVILLE series regulars
Carmack — who recurred in Season 1 as Gunnar’s closeted gay pal Will — has been upgraded to a full-fledged series regular ahead of Season 2. Additionally, siblings Lennon and Maisy Stella (who play Rayna and Teddy’s daughters Maddie and Daphne, respectively) have also been bumped up to regulars. (In the finale, Maddie learned that Deacon is actually her biological father.)

VAMPIRE DIARIES star Zach Roerig involved in custody battle
Roerig, who also played Casey Hughes in AS THE WORLD TURNS, is locked in a legal battle with a woman named Alanna Turner for full custody of their 2-year-old daughter. According to documents obtained by TMZ, now that Turner has been sentenced to Federal prison for "various crimes," Roerig is seeking full custody of their child.

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES Season Finale Preview: "Graduation"

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THE VAMPIRE DIARIES concludes its fourth season on Thursday, May 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

In the season finale, titled "Graduation," Mystic Falls is overrun with ghosts on graduation day intent on settling old scores and fulfilling their supernatural destinies. Damon's (Ian Somerhalder) life is in danger after a ghostly encounter, while Matt (Zach Roerig) and Rebekah (Claire Holt) join forces to battle a ghost determined to find the cure. As everyone gathers for the graduation ceremony and the ghosts converge, help comes from an unlikely hero.

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES Preview: "Pictures of You"

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THE VAMPIRE DIARIES continues its fourth season on Thursday, April 18 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

In "Pictures of You," after making a decision that infuriates Klaus (Joseph Morgan), Elijah (Daniel Gillies) proposes a life-changing challenge for Rebekah (Claire Holt). Caroline (Caroline Accola) finds that her carefully laid plans for the perfect Senior Prom night are disrupted by Elena (Nina Dobrev), so she turns to an amused Klaus for a solution.

Determined to get through to Elena, Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Stefan (Paul Wesley) both attend the prom, but the evening begins to spiral out of control despite their efforts. When Elena suddenly lashes out in a way no one could have predicted, Matt (Zach Roerig) turns to Rebekah for help.

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES Preview: "American Gothic"

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THE VAMPIRE DIARIES continues its fourth season on Thursday, March 28 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

In "American Gothic," Elena (Nina Dobrev) and Rebekah (Claire Holt) take off in search of Katherine (also played by Nina Dobrev) and find themselves in a small town in Pennsylvania, where Elena has a surprising encounter with another old acquaintance -- Elijah (guest star Daniel Gillies). Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon (Ian Somerhalder) are both concerned about Elena's state of mind and are determined to do what's best for her, but she makes it clear that helping her will be difficult. Damon is not sure how to react when Stefan reveals his unexpected plan for the future.

PREVIEW: THE VAMPIRE DIARIES ("Because the Night")

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THE VAMPIRE DIARIES continues its fourth season on Thursday, March 21 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

In "Because the Night," realizing that Elena (Nina Dobrev) needs some time away from Mystic Falls, Damon (Ian Somerhalder) takes her to New York City, where he lived and partied hard in the 1970s. When Rebekah (Claire Holt) also shows up in New York, she's impressed with Elena's secret agenda. Flashbacks reveal Damon's hedonistic life in the underground club scene and a complicated encounter with Lexi (guest star Arielle Kebbel).

PREVIEW: THE VAMPIRE DIARIES ("Bring it On")

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THE VAMPIRE DIARIES continues its fourth season on Thursday, March 14 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

In "Bring it On," Elena’s (Nina Dobrev) new outlook has everyone concerned, leading Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon (Ian Somerhalder) to agree that going back to the normal routine of high school would be the best thing for her. Caroline (Candice Accola) is pleasantly surprised when Elena decides to rejoin the cheerleading squad, but her pleasure turns to shock when Elena’s behavior proves dangerous. Not giving up on their search for the cure, Damon and Rebekah (Claire Holt) work together until his unwanted advice catches her off-guard. Klaus (Joseph Morgan) tries to use Hayley (guest star Phoebe Tonkin) to get the information he’s after and makes an intriguing discovery in the process.

PREVIEW: THE VAMPIRE DIARIES ("Stand by Me")

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THE VAMPIRE DIARIES continues its fourth season on Thursday, February 21 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

In "Stand by Me," when Stefan (Paul Wesley) arrives back in Mystic Falls with Elena (Nina Dobrev) and Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen), Caroline (Candice Accola) is immediately worried about Elena's state of mind. Stefan reaches out to Dr. Fell (guest star Torrey DeVitto) and Matt (Zach Roerig) for help. Still on the island, Damon (Ian Somerhalder) relays somber news to Rebekah (Claire Holt), and is surprised at her reaction. Together, Damon and Rebekah learn an unexpected bit of recent history from Vaughn (guest star Charlie Bewley).